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Globally, one in eight people live with a mental health disorder, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). In Kenya,…
A voter casts the ballot during UDA grassroots elections. [File, Standard] Like a broken record, let’s admit that our journey…
President William Ruto inspects a guard of honour before the 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa,…
A section of youth during the Meru Diaspora job fair at Kinoru Stadium in Meru County. [File, Standard] Are the…
Youths light bonfires at TRM, Thika Road, during Gen Z anniversary protest, on June 25, 2025. [David Gichuru,Standard] As Kenyans…
Woman working in the fields in a small African village. [Courtesy/GettyImages] Last Friday, I visited the farm of 86-year-old Mike…
Treasury CS John Mbadi during the 2025 Budget reading on June 12th, 2025 at Parliament. [Elvis Ogina, Standard] In any…
An helicopter keeping surveillance during Saba Saba protest in Kitengela on July 7th 2025. (Collins Oduor, Standard) Have you noticed…
Gen Z protester cycles on the Thika Road Highway upside down as other protesters cheer during the Gen Z 1st…
Youthful protesters along Kenyatta Avenue, during the first anniversary of Gen Z deaths on June 25, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard]…
When Deputy President Kithure Kindiki toured Muhoroni for a women and youth employment forum. [Michael Mute, Standard] Behold! The man,…
Dan Aceda during an interview at the SEMA BOX podcast studio on July 19 2022. [Esther Jeruto, standard] It is…
Students on their way home after the Ministry of education closed schools to pave way for the 2022 general elections.…
Like a running stomach, no single individual, business or government can escape the wrath of fiscal indiscipline. Not long ago,…
22 November 2024, Berlin: Participants at a rally hold a banner with the slogan “Climate crisis does not wait for…
Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning John Mbadi before The Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations to deliberate on…
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, together with IEBC Commissioners, during a media briefing at PrideInn Paradise -…
When Vihiga County Education Director Alexie Muzame interracted with PP2 learners during a school tour within the county on October…
Youthful protesters hang on an Administration Police lorry along Thika Road during the Gen Z 1st anniversary led protests on June 25,…
Few institutions are as central to the health of our democracy as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Its…
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairperson Erastus Edung Ethekon, together with IEBC Commissioners, during a media briefing at PrideInn Paradise -…
The Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja (left) and The current chairman of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Ahmed…
ODM leader Raila Odinga during a past event. [File, Standard] In the clearest indication of his political allegiance yet, former…
Police keep vigil during Saba Saba protests in Kitengela, on July 7, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] July 20 was pivotal…
President William Ruto addresses residents after the launch of the Sogoo-Melelo-Ololung’a Road during a tour of Narok County, on May…
In the rhythm of democracy, the pulse of right to protest beats loudest when the voices of the many challenge…
Protesters carry caskets along Kisii Kisumu highway while chanting the Wantam slogan during Saba Saba protests. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] Today,…
Nyanza Region security team led by Regional Commissioner Flora Mworoa inspect one ton of bhang worth Sh30 million that was…
From Left: Technical Working Group on Gender Based Violence and Femicide Vice Chairperson Sam Thenya, Chairperson,Nancy Barasa and Kewopa Chairperson…
Chief Bryan Tyner of the Minneapolis Fire Department, United States with Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim. [Courtesy, GPS] …
Specialised squad believed to be Recce arrives at a building along TomMboya street ,Nairobi where a lone gun man on…
Nakuru county DCP party interim officials and aspirants led by County women leader Grace Wanjiku Momanyi addressing members in Nakuru town where they…
There has been a noticeable rise in the level of fraud risk in Kenya, impacting numerous individuals and families. This…
One can forgive a child born in a remote village who calls a cow a mootu, because that’s what he heard…
President William Ruto addresses residents after the launch of the Sogoo-Melelo-Ololung’a Road on the second day of his tour of…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to guests from the South Portico of the White House during an event on the…
Mercy Muthoni, language teacher at Indupa Comprehensive School reading the newspaper with students during the NIE launch. (Collins Oduor, Standard)…
President William Ruto during the inspection of the ongoping rehabilitation of Nairobi River on July 18, 2025. [PCS] We have…
National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) chairman Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia flanked by members of the board addresses journalists on…
Protesters hang on an administration police lorry along Thika road highway during the Gen Z 1st anniversary led protests on…
President William Ruto inspected the ongoing rehabilitation of Nairobi River on July 18, 2025. [PCS] While our nation is…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga he attended a court case where 37 youths were charged with acts of terrorism by allegedly…
Hospitals are sanctuaries of healing, not slaughterhouses. Yet, recent events at the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Kenya’s largest referral facility,…
Dr Erastus Edung Ethekon takes oath of office as the Chairperson of IEBC on July 11, 2025. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]…
Another mighty oak tree has fallen. The steadily diminishing cadre of Kenya’s post-independence Career Ambassadors continues to whisper their…
Protesters hang on an administration police lorry along Thika Road during the Gen Z 1st anniversary led protests on June…
President William Ruto with is Deputy Kithure Kindiki address residents after the launch of the Sogoo-Melelo-Ololung’a Road on the second day of his…
President William Ruto prays during the National Solemn Assembly at the Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi on February 14, 2023.[Kelly Ayodi/Standard]…
President William Ruto at Suswa during the the beginning of his tour of Narok County, where he officially opened the Suswa Fresh Produce…
Late author Prof Ngugi wa Thiong’o. [File] As a young university student slightly more than two decades ago, I wrote…
Kenya U20 midfielder Aldrine Kibet is now a Celta Vigo player. [Canteira Celeste] Aldrine Kibet, who was reportedly denied an…
Gen-z youths in Kitengela in a protest to mark one year since their colleagues were killed as they protested finance bill…
Rahm Emanuel, an American politician, once said that a serious crisis shouldn’t go to waste. A crisis presents an opportunity to…
Former CS Fred Matiang’i addresses Kijauri residents in Borabu, Nyamira County the first stop of his Gusii tour. Matiang’i sort the residents’ blessings as…
Paul Ronoh, Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, launching a drone spraying initiative on December 3, 2024, in Tipis,…
There can be no meaningful economic prosperity if our people are burdened by disease. That is why the 2010 Constitution…
Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji appears at the Kahawa law courts. [wilberforce Okwiri,Standard] It is true that during recent protests, there were individuals whose…
In a revealing episode of geopolitical turbulence, a small aircraft en route to Hargeisa was recently grounded—not due to mechanical…
A nationwide vaccination campaign to administer both the Measles-Rubella (MR) and Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) to children aged 9 months to 14 years being…
Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Dr. Erastus Edung Ethekon during the swearing in of the commission…
Youthful Protesters demonastrating along in Kangemi along Waiyaki way during the 35th anniverssary of Saba saba on July 7,2025. [Benard…
Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi flanked by MCA’s addresses journalists at the County Headquarters of green leaf tea fraud by tea…
Instructors and students inside the Digitruck at Kabimoi Vocational Training Centre in Baringo County on May 24, 2025, during the…
President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga during the second day of the third National Executive Retreat at…
Wajir Woman Rep Fatuma Jehow Meet some of the flamboyant and beautiful Female MPs at the 13th Parliament. Nairobi 20th,2022.…
Last week, Kenya honoured Pheroze Nowrojee; a man who stood for the rule of law when it was risky, and…
Africa stands at a pivotal era in its development trajectory. With a rapidly growing population, an increasingly youthful demographic,…
MPs led by Rangwe MP Dr. Lilian Gogo addressing the media at Parliament on December 5, 2023. They staged a walk out…
A group of Women attack by hired goon on 6th July 2025 at Human Right commission office located along Amboseli…
Gen-Z protesters along Kenyatta Avenue as they remembered 60 young people who died in last year’s finance bill demonstrations on June…
Belgut MP Nelson Koech recently averred that his community will not stand by and watch Ruto serve only one term.…
President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga during the second day of the third National Executive Retreat at…
Former athlete Leah Malot at her coffee farm in Kongasis village, Uasin Gishu County, on August 10, 2021. [File, Standard] For…
The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in higher education is the subject of ongoing debate—particularly regarding how students use it…
Youths during Gen-Z anniversary protests in Kitengela, on June 25, 2025. [ Jenipher Wachie, Standard] Days ago, a tribunal in…
Youths during Gen-Z anniversary protest in Kitengela, on June 25, 2025. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard] The Gen Z-led protests that have…
Air pollution is the second largest risk factor for death globally. [Courtesy] Africa’s battle for clean air is a real…
Youth during the past demonstrations. [File, Standard] During the burial of President John F Kennedy, Lyndon B Johnson famously remarked:…
Walk through any street in Nairobi, scroll through your phone, or ride a matatu, and you’ll be offered a loan.…
Police Officers engage protestors in Kisii town on 25/6/2025 during the 1st anniversary of Gen Z killings. (Sammy Omingo, Standard)…
President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga during the second day of the third National Executive Retreat at…
Chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Dr. Erastus Edung Ethekon during the swearing in of the commission…
West End Supermarket in Free Area was vandalized and looted by suspected criminals hiding among protestors during the Saba Saba…
Members of the pharmacology department take inventory of the last boxes of drugs delivered by the now-dismantled United States Agency…
Protesters during Saba Saba protest in Kitengela on July 7th 2025. (Collins Oduor, Standard) On July 7th, 2025, active citizens…
Some people say the expectations placed on the Church are unrealistic. But in truth, the Church is a victim of…
When President William Ruto addressed residents at Ol Kalou town in Nyandarua county on April 03, 2025 during his Mt…
Belgut MP Nelson Koech has urged police officers to use maximum force against individuals involved in violent street demonstrations and…
When Activists demonstrated at the UN Climate Summit COP29. [AFP] The establishment of a fund two years ago to address…
Journalists run for safety in Nairobi’s city center during protest against the killing of blogger Albert Ojwang’ while in police custody,…
When I published my latest novel, Shadows of Love, I was reminded of something I had always suspected to be…
A man sits on the remains of an Iranian missile that fell at the settlement of Neria near Ramallah, in…
Post-Saba Saba Day, allegations of an attempted coup, calls for police to shoot or maim looters, and mass arrests have…
Reginah Ngumunu, a business lady at Kitengela Kajiado county , counting losses at her Mpesa shop that was broken into…
The damaged Supreme Court gate during the Anti-Finance Bill 2024 protest on June 25, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] On June 30, the Supreme…
An anti-riot police vehicle drives past the aftermath of protests in Kitengela during during Saba Saba protest in Kitengela on July 7th 2025.…
Gen-z youths in Kitengela protest to mark one year since their colleagues were killed as they protested Finance Bill 2024.…
France’s ambassador to Arnaud Suquet during Ukraine’s National Day celebrations at the Alliance Francaise, Nairobi. May 19th,2023. [File, Standard] On…
Council of Governors CEO Mary Mwiti at the Devolution Conference Steering Committee civil society organisations and private sector stakeholders official…